{"id":5166,"date":"2026-03-31T12:27:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:27:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dzherelo.org.ua\/?post_type=articles&p=5166"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:37:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T09:37:46","slug":"focus-on-the-family-how-early-intervention-supports-families-and-toddlers-at-dzherelo-centre","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/dzherelo.org.ua\/en\/articles\/focus-on-the-family-how-early-intervention-supports-families-and-toddlers-at-dzherelo-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Focus on the Family: How Early Intervention Supports Families and Toddlers at Dzherelo Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For many years, the Early Intervention service at the Centre for Social Services “Dzherelo” has been providing vital support to families with young children. Recognizing that the capacity of a single team was insufficient to meet the needs of the entire Lviv community, the administration of Dzherelo Centre continuously sought opportunities for expansion. As a result, an additional team is now operating at 4 Hrinchenka Street in Lviv. This expansion was made possible through the attraction of extra-budgetary funds. Thanks to this initiative, approximately 60 more families within the Lviv territorial community now receive professional support starting from the first years of a child’s life.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents of young Lviv residents reach out to specialists if they have concerns about their child’s development or are aware of existing disorders or risks. The service is available from birth to four years of age \u2013 a critical period when timely support can significantly impact a child’s future development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Is on the New Team?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The new Early Intervention team, located at the Resilience Center on Hrinchenka Street, includes: a psychologist, a speech therapist, a physical therapist, a social work specialist, a doctor of physical and rehabilitation medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In collaboration with parents, these specialists help assess the child’s development and create a family early intervention plan. This plan includes goals tailored to the family’s needs and the child’s abilities, specifically focusing on daily life and routines (play, eating, hygiene, sleep, walks, etc.). Meetings with the family take place both at the Centre and in the child’s natural environment: at home, on the playground, or during daily activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Our main goal is to provide parents with the knowledge and confidence they need to support their child’s development in everyday life,” explains Oksana Noha, Head of the Service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is the Service Based On?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Early Intervention service is built upon four key practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n